Chapter 14

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Under the joint explanations of Liu, Guan, and Zhang, Chen Xi finally understood why Guan Yu had defeated Hua Xiong with just three strikes this time. It wasn't because Guan Yu was far superior to Hua Xiong. Apart from Hua Xiong's carelessness, it was also because Guan Yu had unexpectedly unleashed a power far beyond his level.

Originally, both were at the stage of externalizing inner energy. Even if Guan Yu was slightly stronger, he hadn't reached the peak of externalizing inner energy. To defeat Hua Xiong would have taken about a hundred moves, but to kill him, Guan Yu would have had a hard time stopping him if he wanted to run. However, Guan Yu immediately unleashed a power far beyond his level, especially the final strike, which made Hua Xiong feel as if he were facing Lü Bu.

"But, Zichuan, don't be so surprised. At our level, it's hard to improve without battles, so we each created our own ultimate moves out of boredom." Zhang Fei, seeing Chen Xi's surprise, revealed the truth.

"Actually, my second brother has an even more powerful move, but it's too strong, and our horses aren't good enough. According to my second brother, to withstand that power, the horse would need to be at the initial stage of transforming inner energy into a force, which is quite a feat for a horse. I've seen very few horses that have reached the initial stage of inner energy condensation over the years." Zhang Fei, with his big mouth, exposed Guan Yu's secret, but Guan Yu didn't mind. Both sighed when they mentioned the horse.

"Hey, tell me, how powerful is that move?" Chen Xi, seeing the two sigh, changed the topic.

Guan Yu opened his eyes but didn't speak, gesturing to Zhang Fei.

"It's an upgraded version of the move my second brother used today. Because he moved too fast, no one noticed that his attack was actually a straight line. This is the drawback of the move; it can only go in a straight line. Due to the immense speed and power, my second brother can only move in the direction of the force." Zhang Fei began to explain Guan Yu's move to Chen Xi, even revealing its greatest drawback.

"Uh? Is that so?" Chen Xi thought for a moment. With all the dust and smoke, who would know if Second Brother moved in a straight line? Thinking about the scene, everyone was probably focused on the massive light blade and Hua Xiong's struggle, not on how Second Brother got there.

Thinking further, the posture Second Brother had when he moved and the state he was in after stopping, most people probably thought he just casually strolled over. The sudden acceleration was something everyone overlooked.

"Yes, it can only go in a straight line. The power and speed are too great. If I deviate, I'll get injured first, and the horse will definitely die." Guan Yu nodded and said.

"Oh, so the horse is very important." Chen Xi quickly noted, "Yeah, Second Brother, you'll definitely have a horse that can handle it in the future." Chen Xi had already marked the Red Hare for Second Brother.

"As for my second brother's other move, it's actually about accumulating momentum, power, and all aspects to the peak and then striking forcefully forward. It's quite simple. According to my second brother, if no one blocks it, this move can even cut through a ten-meter-thick city wall." Zhang Fei, seeing Chen Xi's confusion, added an estimate of its power.

"..." Chen Xi was shocked. City walls can be cut through? Is this human power? A ten-meter-thick city wall, cut through with one strike. In this world, with the presence of qi, city walls have become formidable, made of pure granite, ten meters thick. "Second Brother, you'll be the one to take down cities in the future."

Just as Chen Xi was lost in thought, Guan Yu spoke, "Zichuan, first, I can only use this move once. Second, I don't have a mount that can withstand this power, and this power is just an estimate."

As Guan Yu spoke, Chen Xi's mind began to piece together the logic. A moment later, he understood. It was purely a heavy sword without a sharp edge, a move of great skill and simplicity!

[The Red Hare must be there. I guess Guan Yu in the original history had this move, but in this era, its power is even more terrifying.] Chen Xi was determined. He had already guessed how Yan Liang and Wen Chou met their end, definitely killed by this move.

After all, according to historical development, by that time, Yan Liang and Wen Chou were likely top-tier experts in externalizing inner energy. But what could top-tier experts do against such a level of attack? Probably only a few well-prepared individuals could block it, and anyone else would be cut in half. Second Brother's move, which combined his spirit, energy, and external force, could probably only be withstood by Lü Bu without preparation.

The best horse at this time was the Red Hare. According to what Guan Yu and Zhang Fei said, the Red Hare might even be a super horse at the stage of transforming inner energy into a force. This was already a monster in a horse's skin. A horse with this level of power, by proportion, could probably treat the speed of sound as its leisurely pace. Dong Zhuo had a hard time catching it...

On the other side, shortly after the allied forces took the Fenshui Pass, Dong Zhuo received the battle report. He immediately flipped the table, smashed the plates, and the banquet that had been going well scared the court ministers half to death. Then he staged a scene, killing the Grand Tutor Yuan Huai at the dinner table.

A thousand heads were sent to the allied forces' camp, and Yuan Shao, who had been enjoying himself, spat out a mouthful of fresh blood. Unlike his cousin Yuan Shu, Yuan Huai was his most important elder.

"Dong Zhuo! I will never rest until you are dead!" Yuan Shao, with bloodshot eyes, stared in the direction of Luoyang, exuding a cold and fierce aura. The Yuan Shao who dared to question Dong Zhuo with a sword in hand had returned.

"Bring Yan Liang and Wen Chou to the Fenshui Pass. I must kill Dong Zhuo!" Yuan Shao roared in his camp. Family members should not be involved in the conflict. Yuan Shao had not strongly advised his uncle to come to him, partly because his uncle was unwilling, but also because he now understood that plots and schemes were worthless in the face of power.

"Advance to the Sishui Pass! Take the Hulao Pass!" Carrying the blood feud, Yuan Shao became much more fierce, and his control over the allied forces also became stronger. He handled every matter fairly and justly, to the point where even Yuan Shu, his cousin, dared not meet his gaze, making everyone realize that Yuan Shao was not just a nobleman but a true hero with real talent.

"Lord Xuande, what do you think of Yuan Shao?" Chen Xi was also surprised by the current Yuan Shao. Yuan Shao, who was called a pillar of the south by Cao Cao in history, was not to be underestimated. If Chen Xi didn't know that he would become indecisive and play the balance game in a few years, he might have joined him.

"A hero of the world, but unfortunately, he is indecisive." Liu Bei, who had become close to Chen Xi, didn't hide his thoughts and spoke frankly.

"Yes, he is somewhat indecisive and sometimes stubborn. Not a very good ruler, but he has a good foundation. The advantage of the aristocratic families lies in this." Chen Xi sighed. If Cao Cao were in Yuan Shao's position, he would have unified the land long ago.

"Zichuan, you come from the Chen family of Yingchuan. Do you know anything about the talents of Yingchuan?" Liu Bei asked indirectly. Liu Bei had already noticed that Chen Xi was on his side, though Chen Xi himself hadn't realized it. According to what Chen Xi had taught him, Chen Zichuan was somewhat naive in certain matters.

"The Chen family of Yingchuan! A great name. I'm just a nominal member. To be honest, I have almost no memory of my family's place except for vague childhood memories. As for the talents of Yingchuan, I was weak and sickly and rarely interacted with others, so I don't know much. As for those with names and reputations, I do know some, but don't have too much hope, Lord Xuande." Chen Xi sighed. He wasn't exaggerating; the Chen family was too large, and Yingchuan was too vast.

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